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BrewDog to open in Exeter as it expands in the South West

Scottish craft beer brewery and bar owner BrewDog is opening a site in Exeter. This will be its second move into Devon following the announcement of a bar for Plymouth a month ago.

West country cider maker asks Bristolians to donate surplus apples from their gardens to create unique apple juice and cider

Local people in Bristol with surplus apples are being urged to bring them down to the Riverside Garden Centre so they can be put to good use.

Award-winning brewery serves up three impressive industry awards for 2020

Powderkeg’s ‘Speak Easy’ flagship session pale ale has been awarded the coveted three-star Great Taste Award for 2020.

SOHO Coffee Co. opens at Bristol Airport, marking further expansion into the travel sector

SOHO Coffee Co. is delighted to be opening its first company store in an airport location.

Michael Caines looks forward to first harvest and the creation of Lympstone Manor Cuvée in partnership with Lyme Bay Winery

Internationally renowned chef Michael Caines MBE is looking forward to the first harvest from the Lympstone Manor vineyard.

Spotty Dog officially open the doors of their new Farm Shop

It’s official! After many months of planning and building and then a couple of ridiculously frantic weeks fitting out their beautiful new farm shop, the Spotty Dog officially opened their doors over the weekend.

Return of the Dragon

Dragon’s Breath is back! This seasonal beer is always a popular addition to the Dartmoor Brewery Autumn and Winter range.

Book Now: October Open Days and Discounts at The Food WorksSW Innovation Centre

The Food WorksSW is a purpose-built food and drink innovation centre, located on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, to support food and drink businesses across the South West

Food 4 You (South West) diversifies from catering and events specialists to opening Kitchen @ Quantock Lakes

Food 4 You (South West) Ltd – one of the region’s leading catering and events specialists has had to diversify due to Covid.

Devon winery prepares to become one of largest red wine producers in the UK

As the 2020 harvest begins, Lyme Bay Winery announces its red wine plans with 30 tonnes of pinot noir grapes arriving at the beginning of October

Discover the best in Taste of the West’s new Trade Directory

The new Taste of the West Trade Directory is full of products from the best producers in the South West, all with fantastic stories and top quality products.

The Silent Woman Pub in Wareham reopened on the 26th September

The beloved Wareham Forest pub, the Silent Woman, finally reopened under new management on 26th September after six months of closure due to lockdown

Heritage Cornish Brand ready to make a big splash!

Last week Jolly’s launched their new range of premium craft mixers and soft drinks and you may be wondering why they chose aluminium cans instead of glass.

Bring Your Own Botanical to Tarquin’s Brand-New Gin School in Padstow

Tarquin’s Cornish Gin, the award-winning distillery based in north Cornwall, is set to launch its brand-new Gin School in the centre of Padstow on 1st October.

Cornish distillery sees stars

Porthilly Spirit Distillery has won a two-star Great Taste award for its Cornish Coastal Gin.

Thatchers introduces its Rosé Cider on draught

Fourth generation cider maker Thatchers has introduced its Thatchers Rosé on draught for the first time.